Grassroots organization is sponsored by a trade association for life insurance companies.
Massachusetts' top regulatory cop accuses the company of allowing unregistered advisers to make trades through its broker-dealer platform.
Legislation would give advisers the option to have cases tried in federal court instead of in forums presided over by the agency's administrative law judges.
Even those who backed similar legislation two years ago now support the Labor Department's proposal to change investment advice standards for retirement accounts.
Labor Secretary Perez says proposal would validate approach that states like Illinois, California and Oregon are taking.
National Compliance Services Inc. and Regulatory Compliance say their product lines complement one another, and together they can meet increased demand as more advisers become independent and regulations proliferate.
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With wages stagnant, employers have found something else to attract and retain employees.
SEC says investors lost about $5.5 million in first case against an issuer of structured notes.
The proposed fiduciary standard will have the biggest impact since the deregulation of the securities industry a few decades ago.
Fine related to two actions from the SEC and Finra over sales of closed-end bond funds and a former broker's fraud.
Latest exam data from state regulators show deficiencies are down dramatically, but some areas are particularly problematic.
New report forecasts $1.5T will flow to defined contribution and retail investment markets.
Firm hopes to roll out full version to advisers before next annual conference in July.
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Computers can take the place of people for some tasks, but that can free up employees to strengthen client relationships.
American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries now plans to shape -- not kill -- the proposal.
Revenue from transactions decreased 28.5%, as skittish investors stayed away from the market.
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